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Ginzan Onsen & Zao Snow Monsters & Zao Fox Village 2-Day Tour
Tours • From Tokyo

Ginzan Onsen & Zao Snow Monsters & Zao Fox Village 2-Day Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
4.7 / 5
(86) • 1K+ booked
PLN 911.29
Save PLN 390.56
【Tohoku One-Day Tour】Ginzan Onsen・Zao Ropeway & Ice Monsters・Okama Crater・Seasonal Fruit Picking・Special Lunch One-Day Tour (Departing from Sendai)
Tours • From Sendai

【Tohoku One-Day Tour】Ginzan Onsen・Zao Ropeway & Ice Monsters・Okama Crater・Seasonal Fruit Picking・Special Lunch One-Day Tour (Departing from Sendai)

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.6 / 5
(156) • 3K+ booked
PLN 467.99
Save PLN 200.56
Sendai Zao Fox Village & Ginzan Onsen Full-Day Tour
Tours • From Sendai

Sendai Zao Fox Village & Ginzan Onsen Full-Day Tour

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Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(51) • 1K+ booked
PLN 289.65
Save PLN 124.14
From Sendai: Ginzan Onsen& Zao Frost-Covered Trees& Fox Village Tour
Tours • From Sendai

From Sendai: Ginzan Onsen& Zao Frost-Covered Trees& Fox Village Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
4.2 / 5
(348) • 6K+ booked
PLN 258.65
Save PLN 110.80
Sendai Full-Day Autumn Mogami River & Naruko Gorge Tour
Tours • From Sendai

Sendai Full-Day Autumn Mogami River & Naruko Gorge Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
200+ booked
PLN 431.05
Save PLN 287.34
Sendai Zao Snow Monsters & Ginzan Onsen Day Tour
Tours • From Sendai

Sendai Zao Snow Monsters & Ginzan Onsen Day Tour

Private tour
English guided
Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(51) • 1K+ booked
PLN 487.69
2-Day Tour to Ginzan Onsen, Zao Chuo Ropeway, Miyagi Zao Fox Village, and Ouchi-juku (Departing from Shinjuku)
Tours • From Tokyo

2-Day Tour to Ginzan Onsen, Zao Chuo Ropeway, Miyagi Zao Fox Village, and Ouchi-juku (Departing from Shinjuku)

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.8 / 5
(480) • 2K+ booked
PLN 862.05
Save PLN 369.44
Winter wonderland in the Northeast|Ginzan Hot Springs, Zao Ice Trees, Fox Village, Onihira Edo-chu 2-day tour (including breakfast and dinner at the hot spring hotel)|Depart from Tokyo
Fall deal
Klook's choice
PLN 911.19
Save PLN 607.46
[Group/Charter] Mt. Ginzan Onsen + Zao Snow Monsters + Fox Village: Exclusive Small Group Day Trip (From Sendai)
Tours • From Sendai

[Group/Charter] Mt. Ginzan Onsen + Zao Snow Monsters + Fox Village: Exclusive Small Group Day Trip (From Sendai)

Private tour
Small group
Free cancellation
4.2 / 5
(26) • 900+ booked
PLN 490.15
Private English and Chinese ski lessons and photography services at Zao Onsen Ski Resort
Klook's choice
Outdoor & sports activities • From Katta

Private English and Chinese ski lessons and photography services at Zao Onsen Ski Resort

Morning departure
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
5.0 / 5
(52) • 300+ booked
From
PLN 1,177.65
Save PLN 207.80
Summer & Autumn Limited • Boutique Small Group • Sendai Departure Day Tour: Zao Okama • Ginzan Onsen • Zao Fox Village
Tours • From Sendai

Summer & Autumn Limited • Boutique Small Group • Sendai Departure Day Tour: Zao Okama • Ginzan Onsen • Zao Fox Village

Hotel pick-up
Private tour
Small group
4.6 / 5
(17) • 500+ booked
PLN 433.49
Save PLN 108.36
Illuminated Ginzan Onsen & Tohoku Highlights Bus Tour from Sendai
Tours • From Sendai

Illuminated Ginzan Onsen & Tohoku Highlights Bus Tour from Sendai

English guided
Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(172) • 2K+ booked
PLN 536.95
Save PLN 134.20

Transport in Yamagata Prefecture

Sagano Romantic Train Ticket
Rail passes • From Sagae

Sagano Romantic Train Ticket

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Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.5 / 5
(4.8K) • 200K+ booked
From
PLN 21.69
JR Whole Japan Rail Pass
Rail passes • From Tokyo

JR Whole Japan Rail Pass

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Instant confirmation
4.8 / 5
(29.2K) • 700K+ booked
From
PLN 1,250.15
JR Tohoku-South Hokkaido Rail Pass
Fall deal
Rail passes • From Hakodate

JR Tohoku-South Hokkaido Rail Pass

Book now for today
Instant confirmation
4.8 / 5
(786) • 10K+ booked
PLN 788.15
Freebies
Yamagata car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
Car rentals • Higashine

Yamagata car rentals | Choose from multiple car models

Instant confirmation
Free cancellation
ORIX Rent A Car
1K+ booked
From
PLN 136
/day
20% off
Tokyo Car Rental with Driver to Nearby Ski Resorts - Hakuba/Karuizawa/Niigata
Car charters • From Tokyo

Tokyo Car Rental with Driver to Nearby Ski Resorts - Hakuba/Karuizawa/Niigata

Book now for tomorrow
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.5 / 5
(92) • 1K+ booked
PLN 1,680.65
Retail: PLN 1,857.09
Sendai Airport <-> Yamagata City Airport Bus Tickets
Airport trains & buses • From Sendai

Sendai Airport <-> Yamagata City Airport Bus Tickets

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PLN 52.45
Tokyo to Yamagata - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket
Train tickets • Tokyo

Tokyo to Yamagata - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket

Instant confirmation
PLN 268.95
Yamagata to Tokyo - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket
Train tickets • Yamagata

Yamagata to Tokyo - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket

Instant confirmation
PLN 268.95
Tokyo to Oishida - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket
Train tickets • Tokyo

Tokyo to Oishida - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket

Instant confirmation
PLN 311.59
Oishida to Tokyo - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket
Train tickets • Obanazawa

Oishida to Tokyo - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket

Instant confirmation
PLN 311.59
Higashitagawa car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
Car rentals • Sakata

Higashitagawa car rentals | Choose from multiple car models

Instant confirmation
ORIX Rent A Car
From
PLN 136
/day
20% off
Higashine|Yamagata Airport Private Airport Transfer
Private airport transfers • Higashine

Higashine|Yamagata Airport Private Airport Transfer

Bestseller
Instant confirmation
From
PLN 1,866.79

Hotels in Yamagata Prefecture

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
Hotels • Yamagata

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Instant confirmation
4.8 / 5
(1.0K) • 50+ booked
From
PLN 292.46
Daiwa Roynet Hotel YAMAGATA EKIMAE
Hotels • Yamagata

Daiwa Roynet Hotel YAMAGATA EKIMAE

Instant confirmation
5.0 / 5
(412) • 50+ booked
From
PLN 281.93
Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae
Hotels • Yamagata

Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

Instant confirmation
4.8 / 5
(278)
From
PLN 229.05
PLN 231.36
Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte
Hotels • Yamagata

Petit Resort Hotel Der Barte

Instant confirmation
4.8 / 5
(31)
From
PLN 727.67
Super Hotel Yamagataeki Nishiguchi Natural Hot Springs
Hotels • Yamagata

Super Hotel Yamagataeki Nishiguchi Natural Hot Springs

Instant confirmation
4.1 / 5
(68)
From
PLN 215.14
Yamagata Grand Hotel
Hotels • Yamagata

Yamagata Grand Hotel

Instant confirmation
4.0 / 5
(315)
From
PLN 141.61
Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
Hotels • Yamagata

Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

Instant confirmation
4.7 / 5
(101)
From
PLN 1,070.51
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
Hotels • Yamagata

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Instant confirmation
4.7 / 5
(190)
From
PLN 695.3
Comfort Hotel Yamagata
Hotels • Yamagata

Comfort Hotel Yamagata

Instant confirmation
4.2 / 5
(258)
From
PLN 183.4
Zao International Hotel
Hotels • Yamagata

Zao International Hotel

Instant confirmation
4.7 / 5
(84)
From
PLN 779.42
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
Hotels • Yamagata

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

Instant confirmation
4.7 / 5
(251)
From
PLN 680.85
Hotel Crown Hills Yamagata
Hotels • Yamagata

Hotel Crown Hills Yamagata

Instant confirmation
3.8 / 5
(292)
From
PLN 155.28

Reviews of Yamagata Prefecture activities

Kwan ********
2026-07-13 00:05:47
Fantastic 5.0
Although the weather was not perfect as we could only see nothing on Zao Cable car, the guide was helpful to try suggesting other routes. He was also a funny guide to make us feel relaxed during the whole journey. Also, the customers from Taiwan were so friendly to allow me mingle in their group🥹Recommend the tour to everyone who is planning to join. Better to bring a jacket to keep you warm on the Zao mountain!
PAN *******
2026-10-09 14:25:30
Fantastic 5.0
Hotel shuttle within 2km of Sendai JR Station makes getting around super convenient. There isn't much of a guided tour; everyone just shares a comfortable 9-passenger van. Be sure to check the email sent the evening before for the exact arrival time at the pick-up spot, and it is recommended to head downstairs a bit early to wait. The following costs are not included: Fox Village admission fee (Junior high school students and above = 1500 yen / younger = free); Hand-stretched Shiroishi Umumen noodles at Koan (meal cost). We arrived and waited for a table before the restaurant opened, with a total of about 15 people across two vans. It took 17 minutes just to be seated and place our orders after opening, leaving only 15 minutes until the meeting time after the food was served. Waiting so long for a meal and then having to rush through eating was quite stressful—while the van will wait for you, it is rather annoying.
LING ****
2026-09-29 03:49:07
Fantastic 5.0
The 2-day trip to Ginzan Onsen was an absolute 10/10! I strongly recommend staying overnight; the night view is truly breathtaking, making you feel like you've stepped right into the fairytale world of Spirited Away. The pace of the itinerary was very comfortable, with no rushed sightseeing. Staying at a ryokan, we enjoyed authentic Japanese meals for breakfast and dinner, and the hot spring water was of excellent quality—soaking in it left our whole bodies wonderfully warm. Strolling through the historic hot spring street during the day, watching the antique lamps light up at dusk, and experiencing the quiet, crowd-free town in the early morning made for amazing photos. The entire arrangement was smooth, worry-free, and effortless. It was an unforgettable trip, and I'd love to visit again next time!
WU ********
2026-05-05 04:31:09
Fantastic 5.0
The one-day shared tour was very convenient, and with a small group, we moved quickly. The driver was very kind and polite, and simple English communication was sufficient. The timing and pace of travel between attractions and free time were managed perfectly!
Klook 用戶
2026-07-05 12:30:15
Fantastic 5.0
We took a day trip arranged by the travel agency to Fox Village, Shiroishi Umen Noodles, and Ginzan Onsen. The itinerary was packed but rewarding. Observing the foxes up close at Fox Village was a unique experience, the Shiroishi Umen noodles were refreshing and distinctly local, and the scenery at Ginzan Onsen was charmingly rustic. It was an unforgettable experience combining nature, culture, and delicious food.
廖 **
2026-09-25 09:02:02
Fantastic 5.0
Although we didn't visit during the winter, it was still very beautiful. The overall environment is peaceful with quite a few tourists. For visitors who plan to soak in the hot springs, it is recommended to bring your own towel to dry your feet. Sitting by the river to enjoy the scenery and relax is a wonderful experience.
Kanjirat *********
2026-05-02 14:56:20
Fantastic 5.0
So beautiful and absolutely a must if you’re stopping by. The biggest issue was that it’s almost too popular with many passengers that end up obstructing the view and taking away from what would be a very romantic atmosphere.
Klook User
2026-09-23 08:08:58
Fantastic 5.0
recommend a seven day pass used it a lot in Kyoto for Thee Shinnkeen trains there and back to Kyoto.Locaotrainsand bus and a boat ride seat reservation process: Bery good and easy to use pass area coverage: Great coverage can use in Tokyo and Kyoto and outer areas price:Pricing great if you make the most of Troon public transport.So just check if it would be worth it for your individual trips
CHING ********
2026-07-08 03:59:50
Fantastic 5.0
The "Free Hong Kong Mail" for the voucher was delivered by SF Express. I placed the order today (Monday) and received it the next day (Tuesday), which is extremely efficient. The last time I visited Hokkaido via Sapporo Airport, I deliberately skipped Hakodate because taking the Hokkaido Shinkansen from Shin-Aomori Station to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station, then transferring to the JR Hakodate Main Line to Hakodate Station, only takes about 1.5 hours. This is much more convenient than the over 3.5-hour journey from Sapporo to Hakodate. For a relaxed trip for middle-aged travelers, the route Sendai - Aomori - Hakodate - Hachinohe - Sendai, using a JR Pass to reserve seats for free at the designated seat ticket machines, allows you to enjoy leisurely times and various delicious foods. It's very cost-effective and worthwhile.

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    1PLN = 40.60JPY

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